Fees
North America | 18 Jun 15
Canadian adviser fee review points to RDR-style change
A review of the impact of mutual fund compensation schemes on financial advice and outcomes conducted on behalf of Canadian regulators has found there was enough evidence to justify the development of new payment policies.
Tax & Regulation | 17 Jun 15
UK gov’t steps up reform pressure on pension industry
The British Government has announced plans to strengthen the ability of savers to access their pension pots and tackle any unjustifiable exit fees thrown up by pension providers.
United Kingdom | 4 Jun 15
Eliminating commission conflicts a key driver of growth – Arbuthnot
Eliminating all potential conflicts of interest has been the lynchpin of why Arbuthnott Latham has grown as much as it has in the past ten years, says StJohn Gardner, head of investment management.
United Kingdom | 5 Jun 14
Firms face 460m annual bill for regulation
Advisory firms based in the UK are spending an estimated £460m each year on the direct and indirect cost of regulation, according to a recent study.
United Kingdom | 25 Jul 13
uk advisers falsely claiming independence
An early Financial Conduct Authority review into the adjustment to the RDR shows some advisers continue to describe themselves as independent yet are choosing products from a limited number of providers.